Colors of My Heart

Seibuen Amusement Park is a historic amusement park located in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture. It first opened in 1950 and has been cherished by many families for generations.  In 2021, the park underwent a major renovation, and its distinctive atmosphere now centers on the “Sunset Hill Shopping Street,” which recreates Japan of the 1950s. The park feature s a nostalgic and warmly comforting world filled with charm. Visitors can enjoy performances that vividly recreate the streetscape and human connections of that era, and through shopping and dining, they can fully experience the atmosphere of the Showa period. The park offers a wide variety of attractions, ranging from powerful and immersive experiences such as Godzilla the Ride to gentle rides that even young children can enjoy safely. More than simply an amusement park, Seibuen Amusement Park continues to attract many visitors as an “experiential theme park” where people of different generations can share lasting memories ...

The rows of cherry trees around Toranomon Hills form a quietly enchanting spring scene, known best to those who take the time to notice it.  Although set in the very heart of the city, the area offers a gentle sense of the seasons unfolding. Along the streets and within open public spaces, cherry trees have been carefully planted, softening the sharp, orderly lines of the surrounding business district with their delicate presence. As spring arrives, the blossoms open all at once, their pale pink petals creating a striking contrast against the glass and steel of the modern architecture. During the brief moment of full bloom, even people hurrying along their way pause instinctively, lifting their smartphones or cameras to look up at the flowers. Unlike large, crowded cherry-blossom destinations, this area remains calm and unhurried, allowing visitors to admire the blossoms in a peaceful, refined atmosphere. By day, the cherry trees stand out vividly against the blue sky and soaring b...